The average train between Nuremberg Central Station and Zugspitze takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is at least one train per day from Nuremberg Central Station to Zugspitze. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Nuremberg Central Station and Zugspitze. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Nuremberg Central Station is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Zugspitze at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 8m • 2 changes


4h 4m • 2 changes


3h 59m • 2 changes


4h 1m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg Central Station to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg Central Station station and arriving at Zugspitze station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Nuremberg Central Station to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg Central Station to Zugspitze train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Riffelriß station.
The distance between Nuremberg Central Station and Zugspitze is 225.3 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Riffelriß via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 4h 48m.